Yummy Potato Soup

Because tonight I need comfort food...

INGREDIENTS

• 3lbs of potatoes, scrubbed and pierced in several places
• 1tbsp. of butter
• 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped onions
• 2 tbsp. of minced garlic
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) of garlic broth
• 3 cups of milk
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 1/4 tsp. of pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese
• crumbled bacon
• chopped scallions

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Bake the potatoes 1 hour or until tender when pierced. Peel when their cool enough to handle.
3. Melt the butter in a 4 - 6 qt pot over medium low heat. Stir in onions and garlic, cover and cook 10 minutes until soft, but not brown.
4. Add 2/3 of the potatoes and mash. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occassionally.
5. Cut remaining potatoes into small cubes, add to soup, and stir gently to reheat.
6. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped scallions.

Enjoy!

~HG